twanger

/ˈtweɪn.dʒər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who plays or operates a stringed instrument, especially a lute or a mandolin.

“He was a skilled twanger in the folk band.”

2. verb

To play or strum a stringed instrument, especially a lute or a mandolin.

“She loves to twang out a lively tune on her mandolin.”

Synonyms

  • lutenist
  • mandolinist

Antonyms

  • saxophonist
  • trumpeter